Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic - Garland 3rd Shift - $33.50 Job Description Join a leading global food and beverage company as a Maintenance Mechanic Technician where your skills will be pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment. You will be troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various equipment to uphold our high standards of quality and productivity. Responsibilities Troubleshoot issues and repair failures of production and facilities equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective measures using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs. Collaborate with production associates and management to resolve production issues and optimize efficiencies. Observe mechanical devices in operation to identify causes of trouble. Assist with planning and scheduling for CMMS tracking, including work orders, parts, and purchase requisitions. Fabricate, disassemble, and assemble production equipment to access and remove defective parts. Investigate electrical and instrument equipment failures and develop action plans to eliminate repetitive failures. Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines using the SAP Work Order system and document hours worked on applicable work orders. Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling, and packaging production equipment. Weld, perform sheet metal work, and utilize basic shop floor skills such as lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools. Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings. Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals. Essential Skills Minimum of three years' experience in repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. Technical knowledge in DCS/PLC control systems, high voltage equipment, PLC applications, line drives, process instrumentation, and data acquisition. Prior experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix Processors and RSLogix 5000. Ability to work on multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining professional demeanor with customers and co-workers. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is a plus but not required. Ability to weld and perform sheet metal work. Experience with heavy equipment and electrical troubleshooting. Work Environment Work in a dynamic and fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing industry, where the environment is non-climate controlled. The position involves third shift hours from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, providing a unique opportunity to excel in equipment maintenance during overnight operations. Why Work Here? Join a globally trusted producer of delicious foods that values quality, taste, and nutrition. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment where your skills are appreciated, contributing to high-efficiency production and equipment reliability. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.50 - $33.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Garland,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.